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vh Minoru Kiyota Interview (ddr-densho-1000-36)

Kibei male, born October 12, 1923, in Seattle, Washington. Raised primarily in San Francisco, California, spending four years in Hiratsuka, Japan. Was incarcerated with his family at Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Refused to sign the so-called "loyalty questionnaire," and as a consequence was moved to Tule Lake Segregation Center, California. In Tule, he renounced his U.S. …

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vh Minoru Kiyota Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-36-8)

Reactions to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the incarceration, and Japanese American Citizens League's wartime actions

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Tule Lake Pilgrimage held at Klamath Falls, Oregon and at the site of Tule Lake incarceration camp in California. Given the limited time available during this event, the length and breadth of this …

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vh Minoru Kiyota Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-36-9)

Description of FBI interrogation in camp, and impact on response to the so-called "loyalty questionnaire"

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Tule Lake Pilgrimage held at Klamath Falls, Oregon and at the site of Tule Lake incarceration camp in California. Given the limited time available during this event, the length and breadth of this interview …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-36-9/

vh Minoru Kiyota Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-36-1)

Family background and mother's decision to send son to Japan

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Tule Lake Pilgrimage held at Klamath Falls, Oregon and at the site of Tule Lake incarceration camp in California. Given the limited time available during this event, the length and breadth of this interview are shorter than other Densho …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-36-1/

vh Minoru Kiyota Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-36-3)

Resisting the Japanese way of teaching,"...regimentation, constant examination"

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Tule Lake Pilgrimage held at Klamath Falls, Oregon and at the site of Tule Lake incarceration camp in California. Given the limited time available during this event, the length and breadth of this interview are shorter than other Densho interviews.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-36-3/

vh Minoru Kiyota Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-36-5)

Common misperceptions regarding Kibei political beliefs

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Tule Lake Pilgrimage held at Klamath Falls, Oregon and at the site of Tule Lake incarceration camp in California. Given the limited time available during this event, the length and breadth of this interview are shorter than other Densho interviews.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-36-5/

vh Minoru Kiyota Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1000-36-11)

Two key supporters in renouncing U.S. citizenship: Marvin Opler and Wayne Collins's work on behalf of renunciants

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Tule Lake Pilgrimage held at Klamath Falls, Oregon and at the site of Tule Lake incarceration camp in California. Given the limited time available during this event, the length and breadth of …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-36-11/

vh Minoru Kiyota Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-36-6)

Lingering lessons from the time spent in Japan

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Tule Lake Pilgrimage held at Klamath Falls, Oregon and at the site of Tule Lake incarceration camp in California. Given the limited time available during this event, the length and breadth of this interview are shorter than other Densho interviews.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-36-6/

vh Minoru Kiyota Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-36-7)

Contrasting U.S. and Japanese education

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Tule Lake Pilgrimage held at Klamath Falls, Oregon and at the site of Tule Lake incarceration camp in California. Given the limited time available during this event, the length and breadth of this interview are shorter than other Densho interviews.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-36-7/

vh Minoru Kiyota Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-36-4)

Developing respect and admiration for the Japanese while attending school in Japan, description of Japanese values and culture

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Tule Lake Pilgrimage held at Klamath Falls, Oregon and at the site of Tule Lake incarceration camp in California. Given the limited time available during this event, the length and breadth …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-36-4/

vh Minoru Kiyota Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-36-13)

Restoration of U.S. citizenship, a ten-year legal effort by Wayne Collins

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Tule Lake Pilgrimage held at Klamath Falls, Oregon and at the site of Tule Lake incarceration camp in California. Given the limited time available during this event, the length and breadth of this interview are shorter than other …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-36-13/

vh Minoru Kiyota Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-36-12)

Receiving support from a pacifist Christian group in decision to renounce U.S. citizenship

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Tule Lake Pilgrimage held at Klamath Falls, Oregon and at the site of Tule Lake incarceration camp in California. Given the limited time available during this event, the length and breadth of this interview are shorter …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-36-12/

vh Minoru Kiyota Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1000-36-14)

Discussion of book title, "Beyond Loyalty..." and why the Japanese version had a different title

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Tule Lake Pilgrimage held at Klamath Falls, Oregon and at the site of Tule Lake incarceration camp in California. Given the limited time available during this event, the length and breadth of this interview …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-36-14/

vh Minoru Kiyota Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-36-10)

Decision and impact of renouncing U.S. citizenship

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Tule Lake Pilgrimage held at Klamath Falls, Oregon and at the site of Tule Lake incarceration camp in California. Given the limited time available during this event, the length and breadth of this interview are shorter than other Densho interviews.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-36-10/

vh Minoru Kiyota Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-36-2)

Being raised with Japanese values and customs in America

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Tule Lake Pilgrimage held at Klamath Falls, Oregon and at the site of Tule Lake incarceration camp in California. Given the limited time available during this event, the length and breadth of this interview are shorter than other Densho interviews.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-36-2/

Narrator Minoru Kiyota

Kibei male, born October 12, 1923, in Seattle, Washington. Raised primarily in San Francisco, California, spending four years in Hiratsuka, Japan. Was incarcerated with his family at Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Refused to sign the so-called "loyalty questionnaire," and as a consequence was moved to Tule Lake Segregation Center, California. In Tule, he renounced his U.S. …

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doc Meeting Minutes for 442nd Veterans H Company (ddr-densho-368-708)

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